The Aviation Parts Purchaser coordinates all activities related to the procurement of parts, materials, and supplies to support the efficient operation of the company. This role involves reviewing proposals, negotiating prices, selecting or recommending suppliers, and maintaining necessary records to ensure seamless procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the requirements of materials, including preliminary specifications, preferred suppliers, and the date materials are needed.
• Search inventory records or warehouse to determine if material on hand is sufficient.
• Consult catalogs and contact suppliers to obtain pricing, specifications, and deliverability.
• Obtain quotes from approved suppliers for replacement parts and services.
• Confer with vendors and analyze them based on quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Follow up on outstanding purchase orders for timely delivery of parts and services.
• Monitor inventory and supplies to ensure optimum on-hand quantities for repair, new manufacturing, and shop maintenance.
• Investigate potential suppliers and advise team members or management on the appropriate supplier.
• Maintain timely control of purchase orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents.
• Coordinate all activities related to procurement from the intent to purchase through delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of Supply Chain Operations.
• Proficiency with ERP Systems.
• Competency in Microsoft Office basics.
• 3-5 years of purchasing experience.
• Procurement experience in the Aviation Industry.

• Experience purchasing parts for Bombardier Challenger and Textron Hawker models in an MRO environment is a plus.
• Experience with aircraft maintenance management software.

Join a family-like work environment where you will have opportunities for professional growth and development. Experience a supportive culture that values teamwork and collaboration.

Work Environment

The role operates in a Monday to Friday schedule. The work environment is collaborative, utilizing various technologies such as ERP systems and Microsoft Office. The dress code is business casual.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NA, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cleburne,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.